Men's football: Corinthians do tactical drills for Athletico clash | OneFootball

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Corinthians completed its second day of preparation to face Athletico again, their opponent in the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship. On the morning of this Tuesday (28), at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava, head coach Fernando Diniz led activities focused on Thursday’s (30) challenge.

Timão’s morning began with a strength workout in the gym. After a warm-up on the pitch, the squad carried out a technical activity involving possession, crosses, and finishing. Next, head coach Fernando Diniz led two tactical drills with several game situations. The coach used the moment to instruct the team with strategic information.

Corinthians and Athletico faced each other in the second round of the 2026 Brasileirão. With a goal from Rodrigo Garro, Timão beat their opponent 1-0 at Arena da Baixada, in Curitiba-PR.

In 2025, the Alvinegro faced Athletico in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals and secured qualification with two wins. In the first leg, in Paraná, Gui Negão scored the only goal of the match. In the return leg, at Neo Química Arena, Rodrigo Garro and Gui Negão found the net.

In 2024, Corinthians beat Athletico 5-2 in the second half of the Brasileirão season. Matheuzinho, Cacá, Memphis Depay, Rodrigo Garro, and Yuri Alberto scored the goals at Neo Química Arena.

Timão will wrap up preparations for the round on the afternoon of this Wednesday (29), at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava. Corinthians and Athletico face off at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday (30), at Neo Química Arena.

Check out the images from this Tuesday’s (28) training session on Corinthians TV:

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